Log homes and cabins pop up all around the Triad’s rural edges, from Kernersville and Stokes County to Davie County. They offer warmth and character you won’t find in a typical subdivision, along with a few things you’ll want to know before you buy.
Here’s how to buy a log home with confidence.
Get the right inspection
Ask for a home inspector with log home experience. Logs need to be checked for moisture, rot, insect damage, settling and the condition of the chinking and sealant, especially on sides exposed to sun and rain.
Plan for maintenance
Log exteriors need regular cleaning, staining and resealing. Ask the seller for maintenance records and when the logs were last treated.
Insurance and financing
Some insurers and lenders treat log construction differently. Get insurance quotes early, and ask your lender whether there are enough comparable log home sales nearby to support the appraisal.
Energy and comfort
Logs act differently than framed, insulated walls. Look at heating and cooling costs, window quality and how the home was built, whether from a kit, handcrafted or a log-sided frame home.
Personal home search
Get new log homes and cabins listings as they hit the market
Specialty homes go fast and don't always show up in a basic search. Tell us what you're looking for and a LORE broker will set up a personal MLS search and send you matches, including ones that are just coming on the market.